Neighborhoods

* **Fort Frederick & Town Center:** The historic core featuring military installations, colonial architecture, commercial markets, and the path to Koneswaram. * **Uppuveli:** A coastal suburb just north of the city center, famous for its golden beach, guesthouses, and vibrant backpacker scene. * **Nilaveli:** Located further north, known for high-end beachfront resorts, calm waters, and access to Pigeon Island National Park. * **China Bay:** Situated near the inner harbor, an industrial and military hub housing the local airport, naval base, and fuel tank farms. * **Kinniya:** A bustling town south of the bay, home to a large Muslim community and the Kinniya Bridge (Sri Lanka's longest bridge). * **Mutur:** An agricultural and fishing town further south, situated near the mouth of the Mahaweli River. * **Kanniya:** Located inland, famous for the Kanniya Hot Water Springs, a major domestic tourist attraction.